7 Baby Names That Are Actually Forbidden in France

Calling all parents struggling hard to choose a baby name: Apparently, France is one of many places around the world that can rule your baby name not suitable. The reason? Sparing your child a life of ridicule. (Up until 1993, French laws were even stricter, with French courts blocking names that didn't preserve national integrity, for example.) At first, we thought this sounded crazy. Then we saw the list of notable names that have been banned. Take a peek.